Durham, United Kingdom to Leeds: Road Trip Guide & Distance

67.4 miles 108.5 km · straight line
82.2 miles actual route 132.3 km · driving distance
1h 42min estimated drive time
£12 - £15 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
179° S bearing direction

How far is Durham, United Kingdom from Leeds?

The distance from Durham, United Kingdom to Leeds is 67.4 miles (108.5 km) as the crow flies. Leeds is located S of Durham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 82.2 miles, taking about 1h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Durham, United Kingdom and Leeds. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Durham, United Kingdom to Leeds

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 42min £12 - £15 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 2min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 37min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, United Kingdom & Leeds

Quick Facts

Durham, United Kingdom
54.78°N, 1.57°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
Leeds
53.80°N, 1.55°W
Europe/London
63m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 369.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM